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Instagram Character Counter — check caption length live

Free Instagram character counter: track caption (2,200), bio (150) and username (30) live, emojis included, with a truncation preview.

0 characters0 words
  • Post2200 / 2200
  • Bio150 / 150
  • Username30 / 30

Truncated in the feed with a "more" link after 125 characters

How it works

  1. 1

    Type or paste your text

    Write directly in the field or paste from another program. Emojis, hashtags and line breaks all work as usual.

  2. 2

    Watch the count live

    Characters and words are tallied instantly — emojis correctly as one visible character. The bars show how much room is left on Instagram.

  3. 3

    Trim and publish

    A red bar means you are over the limit and Instagram would cut your text off. Trim until everything fits, then move the text into your post.

Popular use cases

  • Content creators

    No more truncated text

    Check before posting that your message lands in full — instead of finding out that Instagram cut off the key call-to-action.

  • Cross-posting

    One text, many platforms

    Adapt the same post to different limits. What fits on one platform is often already too long on the next.

  • Agencies

    Approvals without surprises

    Show clients up front how much text actually stays visible — and avoid revision loops after going live.

  • E-commerce

    Product copy that fits

    Write product descriptions that use the full limit without losing key details or your shop link.

  • Profile optimisation

    A bio that lands

    Bio fields are usually much tighter than posts. Refine every word until your positioning fits the space available.

  • Editorial planning

    Produce text ahead of time

    Write posts in advance and make sure they pass without rework when you publish later.

Instagram allows up to 2,200 characters in a caption, but only 150 in the bio and 30 in the username. The caption is also truncated with a "more" link at around 125 characters in the feed, so put your key message first.

This counter tallies your text live, including emojis and line breaks, and shows how much room is left for caption, bio and username. Nothing is stored or uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

How many characters can an Instagram caption have?

Up to 2,200 characters. The caption is truncated with a "more" link at around 125 characters in the feed.

How long can the Instagram bio be?

The Instagram bio is limited to 150 characters.

Are emojis counted as one character?

Yes. This counter counts each emoji as one visible character, matching how Instagram displays it.

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